First Dr. Appointment

Colin had his first doctor appointment today. The dr. said he's doing great. He's still a little jaundice and might have a little acid reflux but neither are really any need for concern. The great news is he had dropped to 7 lbs 4 oz when leaving the hospital is already up to 7 lbs 14oz so is very close to his original weight of 8 lbs 1 oz. Most babies take up to 2 weeks to get back to their birth weight so mommy must be doing something right. :) We also then ran some errands and Colin did a great job of sleeping. Things are going well and Brad will probably go back to work on Thursday and he's already worried about missing him. I'm still having some soreness but am recovering.

Colin Has Arrived!

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Meet Colin Patrick Costigan! Born at 3:49 pm on Thursday, Oct. 23rd. 8 lbs 1 oz. 20 3/4"

I was scheduled to get induced on Friday, Oct. 24th at 6am but Colin had other plans!. My water broke at 12:15 am on Thursday, Oct. 23rd and contractions started 20 minutes later. By the time we left the house at 2:15 my contractions were only 2 minutes apart and dilated to 3 cm. We arrived around 2:45 am at the hospital. By 5:00, I had an epidural that worked about for 2 hours and then began wearing off on my left side. While I could feel the contractions, the larger problem was that I was having sever back pain. Also, Colin was face up, instead of face down. Around 11:30 they were able to correct the epidural, but then it wore off again around 1pm, not shortly before I was ready to push. At 1:30 I began pushing and Colin arrived at 3:49pm.

Colin was running a high temperature so was taken to the nursery very quickly but it came back down after about an hour. Our hospital stay was busy as mom wasn't 'bored' for her very first hospital stay as she thought she might be. Thanks to all of the family and friends who stopped by to visit, call, or text.

Saturday we were released around 12:30pm. He quickly caused some excitement at home. After his first feeding we couldn't get a good burp out of Colin. He quickly wasn't acting himself w/ glazed over eyes, no sound, face starting to turn blue, and trouble breathing. We called 911 immediately. As they arrived, Brad got a burp out of him and started to cry and get some color back. The paramedics checked him and offered a ride to the hospital but we thought he was getting better. So, we were home all but 2 1/2 hours before calling 911. Little embarrassing, but better to be safe than sorry. Colin is doing much better now and we've made it through his first night. Brad and I are doing well, but definitely running on lack of sleep. ;)

Any Day Now!

I had my 39 week appointment yesterday. I'm starting to dilate! :) If I have not had the little one by my appointment next Wed (the 22nd which is my due date) the dr. said we can probably induce. So less than a week left until we meet our new precious family member.

The Costigan Family

Brad and I decided to start a blog to keep everyone updated on the arrival of our little one who will be joining our family any day. My due date is Oct. 22nd. At first I had convinced myself that this little one would be arriving early, but now I do not believe that is the case. I think I just want time off work more than anything. :) Other than early contractions landing me in the hospital on July 1st, I've been feeling great with no morning sickness or much back pain. As most of you know back pain has been an issue for me since an accident in 2001, but luckily it hasn't gotten worse during the pregnancy. So while I'm approaching week 39 on Wednesday with no signs of the little one joining us soon, I can't complain because still feel good and sleeping well.

Brad has been enjoying talking to the baby and anxiously awaiting his or her arrival as well. The house is clean, the car seat base in the truck, and the bag is packed so we are just playing the waiting game now. :)